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Depression


Depression effects over 11 million people in the United States alone. It is more likely in women then men. Depression is a whole body health problem. 50% of the time depression occurred with one of the persons parents. Depression maybe caused by: stress, anxiety, tension, bad or traumatic experience, brain chemical imbalances, thyroid problems, upset stomach, headache, nutritional problems, poor diet. over consumption of sugar, allergies - especially food allergies.

Nutrient / Supplement Helpful notes
Zinc very often people with depression are not getting enough zinc. Often a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement can help.
Taurine amino acid which has a protective effect on the brain, loss of Taurine can be the result of low zinc. Taurine is often used in depression supplements
Multi-vitamin Mineral supplement A daily supplement contains nutrients needed for good general health and well being. It will have a balancing effect upon the body which makes a person less vulnerable to depression and related problems
Inositol People who are depressed often have much lower-than-normal levels of inositol in their spinal fluid. In addition, inositol participates in the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to be a factor in depression.
B Vitamins B vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain and nervous system. Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with depression.
Folic acid found to be low in people with depression and a good multi-vitamin that includes folic acid can often help.
Fatty Acids aids in the transmission of nerve impulses and needed for normal brain function good sources of fatty acids include omega , flax seed, and borage seed.
Magnesium has a calming effect and works on the nervous system of people with depression, a magnesium and vitamin B combination works well.


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All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by  GBS International training pack 1995/2002;  
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars;   The  Herb Encyclopedia  & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA